Jealousy means a lot to many people. For men, it can be the number one indicator to get out of a relationship while to women, a mild case of jealousy can make her feel like she has finally met Mr. Right. Overall, jealousy results because of competition, comparison and the possibility of being replaced by so called competition. Many times jealousy comes as a result of insecurity but on the other hand, in certain relationships, jealousy can be an indicator that something else is happening between the person you love and someone else. Let’s look at the different jealousy scenarios.
Men are not fans of jealousy. Sometimes it can be cute but the constant phone calls, interrogations and clinginess ultimately lead a man to terminate a relationship. Many men are faithful and will not cheat on their partner. Many will be upfront about cheating as well. So if your boyfriend has not cheated on you but you continue on your jealous streak, one day he will either break up with you or show you that he is tired of you making things up and will cheat on you so that you actually do have something to complain about. If you are jealous, complain to your girlfriends but not to him especially when deep down you know that the person that you are with is actually a really good guy.
Women enjoy feeling secure and knowing that a man is willing to protect her, even from another man’s advances, shows her that she is desired. Just like with men, she does not appreciate the constant badgering but she does like the manly fact that her boyfriend does feel some sort of insecurity that there is a possibility that he could lose her even though she knows that she would never let him go.
The last scenario for jealousy is a tough one. Some couples are great together but one day a person of the opposite sex enters into the picture and jealousy soon comes as a result. Even though you are committed to your partner and you love that person, this new person and you may seem to click very well. This undefined chemistry will send direct signals to your partner that there is something going on even thought there is not. Sometimes we are blinded by the fact that we are in a relationship but secretly desire to be in another. Your partner will notice this and without confessing it, his or her jealousy will show itself. In this case, you have to make the decision whether this new mystery person is right for you or if you truly love and want to spend the rest of your days with your current partner.
Jealousy happens for many reasons and can be good in moderation. Jealousy can give certain people a feeling of desire while it can also cause one side to part ways from the relationship. Jealousy may also be a final indicator that it is time to move on amicably from a relationship.
